Misnomer

"Misnomer" in Spanish

mal descriptor

(incorrect use of a term, especially one which is misleading)

mala designación

(incorrect use of a term, especially one which is misleading)

nombre impropio

(incorrect use of a term, especially one which is misleading)

nombre inadecuado

(incorrect use of a term, especially one which is misleading)

nombre inapropiado

(incorrect use of a term, especially one which is misleading)

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